Director of Place-Based Initiatives
Marin Promise Partnership
Position Overview This position is responsible for the implementation of place-based initiatives, including Promise Neighborhoods and MPP’s Community Schools portfolio of work. The Director will: be a co-faciliator for all Promise Neighborhoods – including the Canal Promise Neighborhood, launched in 2025; provide technical assistance to 2 Community Schools (SUSD and SMCSD); and ensure alignment, if not integration, between the two projects.Additionally, the Director will partner with the Senior Director of Collective impact to implement the Partnership’s Future Ready Initiative, including providing peer learning opportunities for partner-facilitators of Success Networks.
Job Responsibilities
_Promise Neighborhoods and Community Schools:_Co-facilitate all steering committee meetings Develop agendas for all steering committee meetings in partnership with the CEO using Results Based Facilitation tools and guidelines and the Results Based Accountability framework Take notes at all meetings and provide synthesis and next steps Aid in project management and committee communication by providing synthesis, next steps and support needs to the Director of Partner Relations and Senior Director of Accountability & Impact Meet regularly with the CEO and implement his vision for Promise Neighborhoods Attend all related Promise Neighborhood meetings with partners as needed and available Meet regularly with Community Schools Directors at both districts and attend Community Schools meetings as needed (providing notetaking and/or facilitation as requested) Support sustainability plans for Community Schools and alignment with Promise Neighborhood Initiatives Report regularly on progress toward impact using the Results Based Accountability framework Attend community events as needed
_Future Ready Initiative:_Facilitate Future Ready meetings using Results Based Facilitation tools and guidelines and guide partners through the Results Based Accountability framework Produce all communication materials (including newsletters) and team meeting reminders related to the initiative Ensure that meetings are scheduled, attendance is taken and recorded in Airtable Make strategic decisions to support partners in making milestone-level impact through collective impact Develop and facilitate all peer learning activities for partner facilitators and work with Strive as needed to leverage Training Hub resources Report regularly on progress toward impact using Results Based Accountability framework Attend community events as needed
Qualifications Experience working or volunteering in a collective impact, coalition, educational setting or network-building organization is highly desirable Experience working or living in Marin County is highly desirable Humility, courage, compassion, and a dedication to equity Experience with continuous improvement methodology preferred Proficiency in Google Applications preferred Bachelor’s degree, with a relevant graduate degree preferred Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing deadlines Excellent communication and writing skills Strong self-motivation and ability to operate effectively with limited direct management Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
How to Apply Please send an updated resume and cover letter (1pg each) to Cameron Hunter, Marin Promise Partnership’s Senior Director of Strategy and Operations, at cameron@marinpromisepartnership.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.